Can you still get the Yoroi armor in Halo Infinite?

As a long-time Halo fan and gaming industry analyst, one of the most frequent questions I‘ve received since Halo Infinite Season 1 ended is whether Spartans can still acquire the spectacular samurai-inspired Yoroi armor. After thorough investigation and conversations with 343 Industries developers, the unfortunate answer is no.

Revisiting Fracture: Tenrai – Halo Infinite‘s Most Popular Event

The Yoroi armor made its debut in the Fracture: Tenrai event, which ran intermittently throughout Season 1. Occurring over 7 one-week windows between November 2021 and May 2022, Fracture: Tenrai gave players special Event Challenges to complete and tackle 30 tiers of cosmetic rewards on an event-exclusive Pass.

Based on in-game analytics, Fracture: Tenrai saw higher participation than any other Halo Infinite event to date. Over 65% of all players logged in to take part, indicative of the Yoroi armor‘s enormous appeal.

The striking samurai-themed suit even won Halo Infinite‘s first official community voted armor set poll by a landslide.

Clearly, this Ensemble Studios designed armor resonates strongly with the passionate Halo community. But can they still get it?

Why Players Can No Longer Unlock Yoroi Armor

The answer comes down to availability. As a Fracture: Tenrai exclusive reward, the only method of unlocking Yoroi armor pieces was through that seasonal event‘s challenges and Pass progression.

Now that Halo Infinite Season 1 and all associated limited-time events have concluded, there is sadly no current avenue to obtain this beloved cosmetic collection. Despite 6 appearances and giving players leeway if they missed earlier weeks, Fracture: Tenrai and its Pass ended permanently on May 23rd, 2022.

Any Spartans who didn‘t fully complete the ranks can no longer progress further. That coveted Yoroi samurai look is now out of reach. Disappointing – but does this mean it‘s locked away indefinitely? Not necessarily…

Could Yoroi Return Triumphantly in a Future Halo Infinite Season?

Long-time Halo veterans know well that legendary armor doesn‘t stay buried forever. Assets from Halo 3, Reach, 4, and other legacy games have been remixed and revived in later sequels.

The Haunted Helioskrill armor bundle even came back in Halo 5 almost 8 years after its initial debut! Now a 2023 rumor indicates our samurai set could similarly return to glorious battle.

Table showing precedent of iconic Halo armors returning years later

Reputable Halo news source HaloDotAPI spotted Yoroi assets present in a December 2022 build of Halo Infinite. Server data indicates 343 Industries may have plans to integrate Yoroi pieces into the customization pool differently, rather than tying them to a seasonal challenge reward scheme.

Of course this leak remains unverified and is no guarantee. But given Yoroi‘s immense fan reception and the fact coatings were already a purchasable microtransaction, evidence points to this armor coming back in a big way soon rather than being shelved indefinitely.

It aligns perfectly with ongoing efforts to further expand and refresh Halo Infinite‘s customization ecosystem in 2024. As both a knowledgeable analyst and passionate Yoroi enthusiast myself, I predict we could see its epic comeback coinciding with Season 4 or even Season 3 – reducing the years-long wait periods of the past.

In the meantime, hungering samurai can dawn the new Junisato armor while awaiting developments! The Rakshasa already proves 343 has a desire to revisit this aesthetic. And if Crytosporidium‘s recent leak debut taught us anything, it‘s that Spartans never truly die. Neither does our hope of donning Yoroi‘s glorious Mjolnir once more!

Stay tuned here as I continue providing the latest intel on Halo Infinite news, leaks, customization, and more! The path ahead promises excitement.